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  1. BigJim

    DIY Weight Sleds

    Hey guys, A few years ago i remember there was an epic DIY Weight Sled that was posted up here. It had the full dimensions for the sled. It was made from metal. I did a search and found a thread that contained a heap of sleds made from tyres but the one in my memory had the vertical bars for...
  2. littlebloke

    15kg olympic weight plates for $30 each

    $30 for 15kg olympic weight plates Hi all, We're currently offering 15kg rubber coated olympic weight plates at $30 each (or $2 a kg). These plates are 355mm in diameter, by 50mm through (at it’s thickest point). Use the coupon code CHEAP15KG on checkout...
  3. HumBug

    Weight Sled's

    hey yall ive been interested in purchasing myself a weight sled, ive started to get a bit more serious into powerlifting and have heard running/pushing with a weight sled is very beneficial. i only train at home so would be using it to run up and down the drive way. now my question is, is it...
  4. spartacus

    Spartacus v gerry 2015 powerlifting comp

    I have challenged Gerry to a powerlifting comp. While I have joined GPC, I think the rules will be fair. First, drugs. As I will also be a member of either Australian weightlifting or athletics, I will also be subject to random drug testing. No advantage there. Second, as we both believe in...
    • spartacus
    • Thread
    • 2015 age chance comp gary gerry give great hat lat legs memories post power powerlifting press skin skinny spartacus thought vic weigh weight whe words
    • Replies: 323
    • Forum: Power Lifting/strength training
  5. J

    How tall are you and what's your ideal weight?

    -how tall are you, what would your ideal weight be and what bf % do you think you would be at your ideal weight? interested to see if people would prefer to be lean or huge?
    • jimmy
    • Thread
    • #12 100 15% 4kg age ageing body cardio exercises ideal las level long main muscle shrek stage stay strength tall tha thi weigh weight work
    • Replies: 105
    • Forum: General Fitness Training
  6. Swervyn-Ervyn

    Making weight

    I train about 5kg higher than I compete.. Those who drop weight, what have you found to be the best way in terms of maintaining performance? Drop a couple then some sort of manipulation? Slow and steady the whole way? Tell me you secrets... Inb4 cut off a limb, I'm not going down that path
  7. Goosey

    The leg extension

    Some say it's a knee wrecker. Some say don't fully contract the knee because it will fuck your knees up. i jumped onto my leg extension yesterday, to do my 12 rep's and noted that someone was using the whole stack. (id done a set on the leg press jumped on the hammer for twenty reps, then the...
    • Goosey
    • Thread
    • extension feel give hamstrings leg loaded lower machines max pads place position problem problems quads sea set stack star started stay struggling thighs time weight
    • Replies: 121
    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
  8. O

    Complete body workout with dumbbells, weight bench and olympic bar.

    Hi guys im brand new to this I just moved into my own house, im 19 and weigh 95kg but barely anyone can believe me. I am wondering could I do my chest, arms, back, shoulders and legs workouts all with a set of dumbells olympic bar and weight bench? If so what exercises would they be? Dont have...
    • oliver.burt.5
    • Thread
    • bar bench body complete dumbbells olympic weight workout
    • Replies: 56
    • Forum: Workout Equipment
  9. A

    What challenges have you overcome in your weight loss journey?

    share the challenges that you have experienced and overcame on your weight loss journey.
  10. Shrek

    What are you or what did you train today?

    Not everyone has a log so here you can post what you did or are going to do.
    • Shrek
    • Thread
    • 900 bit gym half making park push raise raises repeat reps shorts spot spotter squats standing successfully thursday today train trained weigh weight wild wingman
    • Replies: 2,489
    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
  11. A

    Light vs. Heavy Weight High reps or low reps for muscle growth? - flexonline

    OPENING ARGUMENTS Defense: Lifting heavy weight is what separates the men from the boys and allows bodybuilders to make the biggest gains in mass. In fact, some of the largest bodybuilders to ever grace the posing dais were ex-powerlifters. Prosecution: Lifting with light weight and higher reps...
  12. A

    Pulling their weight and more

    Shingai Mareya, Gerry Belashaw, Chris Forte and Carmelina Trapani all came home with recognition for their powerlifting talents at the Melbourne Open. Four Shepparton powerlifters lifted a whopping total of 2038kg at the weekend’s Melbourne Open. To put that into perspective, Shingai...
  13. K

    Weight lifting belt nylon v leather

    Well after today incident I might look into buying a belt, I search old post on this forum but they seem more pro on certain brands. I was wondering if anyone has any experience with the ironedge nylon lifting belt? But only concern I have is developing a weak core or if im masking the problem...
  14. A

    Old School Weight Lifting Plates!

    Old School plates are back! Due to huge demand, Gym Direct have sourced these awesome old school style weight lifting plates suited for olympic bars. The 25kg & 20kg plates are the standard olympic size of Ø450mm diameter, unlike most of the general purpose olympic plates on the market. The...
    • Aimee
    • Thread
    • lifting plates school weight
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: gymdirect
  15. A

    The mathematics of weight loss: Ruben Meerman at TEDxQUT

    • Admin
    • Thread
    • loss mathematics meerman ruben tedxqut weight
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Nutrition & Diet
  16. A

    To those who lost weight and then regained

    To those who lost weight and then regained most of it, was there a reason for the regain?
  17. A

    Do protein shakes help you lose weight?

    http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/do-protein-shakes-help-you-lose-weight/story-fneuz9ev-1226981120626 THEY have been touted as a quick fix for men and women who want to be healthy, but don’t have the time to prepare a full and wholesome meal every night. And with celebrity fans such as...
  18. BrisVegasGhost

    When to start wearing weight belt and knee wraps?

    I have never worn a weight belt or knee wraps... So when should you consider wearing these? With my current training I have always done around 8 to 10 reps but now that I will have my own set up at home soon I want to look at really increasing my strength. My current weight is 80kg and for...
  19. K

    (Brisbane) For Sale - Force USA weight bench

    sold
    • kevin071178
    • Thread
    • bench brisbane force sale usa weight
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Buy/Sell/trade
  20. Goosey

    Full, half and qtr squat

    Hey, I remember about 15 years ago when there was a resurgance back to the barbell squat on the internet and reading a lot of pros and cons. if you didn't "squat ass to grass", you weren't squatting and that the against people saying that the squat is dangerous and bad for the knees, as with...
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